Let's get physical! Ozil can't wait to get started playing for Arsenal after labelling English football as 'a man's sport'

Arsenal's new record signing Mesut Ozil is relishing the challenge of playing in the 'physical' Barclays Premier League and has no worries about coping with the demands of 'a man's sport'.

The 24-year-old Germany midfielder was
speaking after training with his new team-mates for the first time this
morning, following his £42.5million switch from Real Madrid.

'I look forward to playing in this league - I watched so many Premier League games,' Ozil said. 'Of course, its very physical, it's a man's sport, and I want to prove myself in England. I also played in Bundesliga and Spain and proved myself.'

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New home: Mesut Ozil trained for the first time with Arsenal since signing from Real Madrid

Ozil also spoke about why he was not disappointed to have left Madrid, how manager Arsene Wenger's trust in him was key to the switch and how he feels the Premier League is 'the strongest league in the world'.

'The most important thing was what the manager thinks about me and what his plan for me is. I decided to come to Arsenal because I have the trust and familiar environment here,' he said,

'I would have come here without a fee. The most important is that the manager trusts me, that's the crucial point. I've
talked about this in the past, I didn't get the respect and trust - it was a bit difficult.

'When I spoke to Arsene Wenger on the phone I felt the respect. I need the respect. I don't want to talk about Real Madrid, that topic is over. I
will have many years here.

'I'm not disappointed - I'm at Arsenal,
one of the biggest clubs in the world.

'I had a very good time in
Madrid - I had friends there and good moments. You could see from their
reaction they didn't understand the move. But you have to look
ahead. I'm in the strongest league in the world and I have to continue
developing.

They
didn't have to say a lot about the club. I know how successful they have
been, players like (Thierry) Henry, (Cesc) Fabrgeas. Many young players came here and got
to become one of the best players in the world.'

No looking back: Ozil appears relaxed as he trains for the first time with Arsenal

Record signing: Ozil joined Arsenal from Real Madrid for £42million

The midfielder said he was delighted to have signed for the Gunners and feels the side can challenge for Premier League title.

'It feels great to be an Arsenal player, I feel very good,' he said.

'The city is very nice and you can see how familiar this club is. When I arrived everything was great, the boss is great and everyone is very cordial. He will improve me and I'm very happy to be part of this team.

'I couldn't really think a lot about Arsenal because I had to focus on Germany but I asked Per (Mertesacker) and Pod (Lukas Poldolski) about it. I was curious and I look forward to it.

'The young players develop well here and this one of the reasons I came here. I'm really happy to be here under such a great manager.

'We want to play offensive football and to keep clean sheets. We can't promise to win trophies but I will promise to give all to win trophies

'Of course, we can challenge for Premier League title. I know the team and what talent we have here. Everyone wants to be successful, this one of the biggest clubs ins the world. It will be difficult because it's one of the strongest leagues in the world.'

Chat before the hard work begins: Ozil (left) and Mertesacker prepare themselves for Arsenal training